Dr Charles Andrew Walker, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Bainbridge, GA

Dr Charles Andrew Walker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Bainbridge, Georgia. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County and his current practice location is 1502 E Evans St, Bainbridge, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 243-1700.

Dr Charles Andrew Walker is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 029816) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154389369.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Andrew Walker, MD
1502 E Evans St,
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4364
(229) 243-1700
(229) 246-9322

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Andrew Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1502 E Evans St, Bainbridge, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles Andrew Walker attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154389369
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274545033
  • Enrollment ID: I20060616000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Andrew Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154389369NPI-NPPES
000422177BMedicaidGA
029816OtherGAMEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 029816 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeBainbridge, GAHome health agency
Memorial Hospital And ManorBainbridge, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County165826513714

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Charles Andrew Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053388256
PECOS PAC ID: 1658265137
Enrollment ID: O20040216000016

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Charles Andrew Walker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles Andrew Walker, MD
1502 E Evans St,
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4364

Ph: (229) 243-1700
Dr Charles Andrew Walker, MD
1502 E Evans St,
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4364

Ph: (229) 243-1700

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